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"Our number one thing is supplying products to consumers," says Steve Ballmer (MSFT) in his...

  • Wednesday, February 20, 1:57 PM ET
    "Our number one thing is supplying products to consumers," says Steve Ballmer (MSFT) in his latest interview. To justify his stance, Ballmer notes 65% of PC sales and 75% of Office usage involves consumers. BI's Jay Yarow doesn't like what he's hearing, given the pace at which consumer PC sales are being cannibalized. One could also point out Windows/Office ASPs are higher for enterprises, and that Microsoft's Server & Tools unit is enterprise-focused. Asked whether he's pleased with Surface sales, Ballmer would only say he's "super-glad [Microsoft] did Surface."
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    lol 'super-glad'
    20 Feb, 01:59 PM Reply Like
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    I'm glad that MS does the Surface.
    20 Feb, 02:02 PM Reply Like
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    there is no reason for consumers to pay for office
    20 Feb, 02:20 PM Reply Like
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    Let me fix that for you - "There is no reason for ME to pay for office"
    20 Feb, 04:29 PM Reply Like
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    lol raknarf44,
    I started to reply to him then though that responding to the stupidity of the comment might only perpetuate the problem...
    20 Feb, 04:32 PM Reply Like
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    I'm glad they finally came out with it, too. Bought Surface Pro + Type Keyboard + minDisplay2VGA adapter. Expensive I know but its the right price for me.
    20 Feb, 06:38 PM Reply Like
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    Microsoft has issues with their Surfaces, such as thier price point (too high), and they don’t provide enough memory after the Windows 8 O/S has been installed for practical usage. – As a long time Microsoft supporter, I am greatly disappointed. I view these primary issues as fixable.
    20 Feb, 06:40 PM Reply Like
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    Microsoft has some issues with their Surfaces, such as their price point is too high, and they don’t provide enough space after the Windows 8 O/S has been installed for practical usage. – As a long time Microsoft supporter, I am greatly disappointed. I view these major issues as fixable.
    20 Feb, 06:41 PM Reply Like
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    tlip: the storage issue is a non-issue for most people. I agree on the price though. It is too high to be a "household" item. My biggest gripe about the Surface Pro is battery life. Otherwise, I am very happy with my purchase.
    20 Feb, 08:34 PM Reply Like
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